The Face Reader Page #3

How did you know?

He looked so naive.

His eyes are charming

but his mouth is sly.

That's a bad sign.

He'd have ripped off everything

if I had not caught him.

Isn't she the one

who had men troubles?

After you put watermelon seed on her

she's been the talk of the town.

What? She still keeps

the seed on the face?

No, Yeon-hong made her

a mole with pig blood.

Amazing.

Changing one's fate, huh?

Please change mine, too.

This isn't gonna work.

He'll come soon.

Wait here.

What's this?

It's precious ginseng.

- Ginseng?

- Yes.

Come to the front.

Please line up straight.

What's this?

Dried persimmons.

You need to wait.

Put them here.

Why are you on the line?

You're funny.

They're all here to see you.

They want you to read faces and

pick out corrupted officials.

Look what they brought.

Black peppers and ice!

That's cold!

Mr. Kim!

Don't look surprised.

Ice and peppers are silly.

Why are you on the line?

I'm here to see

the greatest face reader

called Mr. Kim.

Follow me.

Where are we going?

I have prepared a nice

place for you near here.

You should come.

I also prepared a palanquin.

A palanquin?

We're partners, aren't we?

Paeng-heon.

Don't you feel like we're

walking on the cloud?

I feel like the world is mine.

Do you want a ride?

Maybe next time?

Is it my fault that there are

so many corrupted officials?

There were always

corrupted officials

under any king

Your Majesty.

But why so many now?

I hired an amazing face reader

as an inspector, Your Majesty.

He's at the Inspection Board.

He's excellent at finding people

who's got anything to hide.

I am Your Majesty's

most humble and

obedient servant.

You can

see through people?

I don't intend to.

It's just...

my humble talent.

That's very intriguing.

However

despite being able to

read people's past

you probably can't read

the future, right?

Isn't that for the gods?

Actually...

if you take a good look

at the past

you can predict the future

quite accurately.

Of course, you can't

know everything

- but the general direction...

- Nonsense!

You should use your

skill to encourage people

not to make them worry.

If that's the case

you better shut your mouth.

I'll keep a close eye on you.

If I see anything suspicious

you will be removed.

Did I do anything wrong?

Why is he angry at me?

He's the one who

wanted to see me.

Where did he

get this mutt?

He's out now.

He'll be late.

Come back tomorrow.

Who do you think

you're talking to?

What's going on?

Don't mind here.

If you come late

at night like this

you gotta bring

something, you know.

Bring something tomorrow

other than those swords.

Your Majesty! Your Majesty!

Come on, are you kidding me?

You're the king?

- Hey, hey

- The king!

The king.

I came here unofficially

because I don't want

this in the record.

Some people want to

take over the throne.

Figure out who they are

so I can prepare

for a possible coup.

My king!

I've never seen the faces

of important men.

I'm not fit for...

Find those who are

willing to step on others

and those who are willing to

kill for what they want.

As my condition gets worse

it's hard to tell what's going to

happen in the future.

I want to depend on you.

You can disguise as my attendant

and look at those people.

It's best to look at them at

places they're familiar with.

Do you have any good idea?

The man who killed his

brothers to become a king.

Lee Bang-won.

A traitor's face.

You think he'll reward us

when you succeed?

What?

The king appointed you personally!

I think he'll give you an

important position.

Yes, yes.

Wasn't sure what to make of it

but my time has come

this is it.

Is that so?

- Lord Nae-kyeong!

- Hey, stop it.

What?

His Majesty bestowed this

painting upon me?

The first one I read was

Premier Hwang Bo-in.

He's a typical nobleman.

He's lazy and is happy

with the status quo.

How about my brother

An-pyeong?

Prince An-pyeong.

An honest man.

Excellent eyes for beauty.

He doesn't consider

his noble birth special.

He's too delicate

to become a killer.

When he saw bugs he drew

them instead of killing.

Shin Suk-ju is

a very smart man.

He has reached

his position easily.

That's why he's

more interested in

women than power.

You will read Prince Su-yang next.

He's the most ambitious one

among my brothers.

Please look into his soul.

He gave me a painting?

Is he Prince Su-yang?

He's afraid of you.

He doesn't have the guts

to steal the throne.

He is easily pleased

with small things.

Your Majesty has nothing

to worry about.

You sure?

I'm sure.

Do you have children?

I have a son.

It doesn't matter when I die.

But I worry about

the Crown Prince.

How would that young thing

survive in this menacing world?

I cannot fathom.

They've passed the state exam.

I see.

Do you know him?

No.

He looked familiar.

It's nothing.

He changed his name.

Let me ask

you a question.

You got the highest score.

What was the hardest task?

It was not giving in to destiny.

Father!

Destiny? Give in?

I won't allow this.

I told you

I'll become an official.

I couldn't use my name

so I borrowed other's.

But, why are you here?

Because Lord Kim Jong-seo...

That's not the point, is it?

You already sensed

he took the top place?

I'm sorry, father.

Alright, go.

Pardon?

Since you took the job

do your best.

I knew it!

I knew he'd pass.

He could become a minister!

Nonsense.

Right now he has

a small position

but if he keeps lying

it'll be hard to become

even a small town official.

Are you Kim Nae-kyeong?

Yes?

The king left

a special order for you.

Kim Nae-kyeong

accept the king's letter.

Your majesty!

By the time you read this

I will be in the afterlife.

It is painful to think that

my son will be alone.

It'll be hard for him to

hold on to his throne alone.

I want you and Kim Jong-seo

to help him.

You know what it is like

to have a son.

Please treat my son

like your own.

His Majesty knew all along.

But nobody had the

face of a traitor.

How about Su-yang?

The king had ordered me

to inspect him closely.

And since he's your enemy

I paid more attention.

But he was of

no importance.

Nonsense!

I may know nothing, but he's

got a look of a traitor.

What?

Follow me.

Check it out yourself.

Prince Su-yang is coming!

Find those who are

willing to step on others

and those who are willing to

kill for what they want.

He's a vicious wolf.

He will rip your throat out.

He has

a traitor's face.

Hunting during a wake?

People won't take kindly.

It was just an archery practice

with friends.

Don't fret over it.

Who's that with you?

He's my aide.

Aren't you

the famous face reader?

My instinct's right!

Lord, you believe

in face reading

like the late king?

What can you say about my face?

My grandma used to say

I have handsome ears.

Is that true?

They're perfect.

I'm having a party soon.

You should come.

I was a fool.

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